Question 1

The total variation is calculated in much the same way as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  mean 
B)  mode 
C)  chi square 
D)  standard deviation 
A)  mean 
B)  mode 
C)  chi square 
D)  standard deviation

Question 2

In the logic of statistical significance the elements include:

Accepted Answer

A)  assumptions regarding the independence of two variables in the population study 
B)  assumptions regarding the representativeness of samples selected through conventional probability sampling procedures 
C)  the observed joint distribution of sample elements in terms of the two variables 
D)  all of the above 
A)  assumptions regarding the independence of two variables in the population study 
B)  assumptions regarding the representativeness of samples selected through conventional probability sampling procedures 
C)  the observed joint distribution of sample elements in terms of the two variables 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

The use of rates in the reporting of criminal justice data allow the researcher to:

Accepted Answer

A)  standardize by the data 
B)  compare groups of differing size 
C)  make the data valid 
D)  make the data reliable 
A)  standardize by the data 
B)  compare groups of differing size 
C)  make the data valid 
D)  make the data reliable

Question 4

When calculating the mean the researcher should use data measured at which level?

Accepted Answer

A)  nominal 
B)  ordinal 
C)  interval 
D)  discrete 
A)  nominal 
B)  ordinal 
C)  interval 
D)  discrete

Question 5

Which of the following would be an inappropriate manner to report findings on the variable gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  median 
B)  mode 
C)  raw numbers 
D)  percentages 
A)  median 
B)  mode 
C)  raw numbers 
D)  percentages

Question 6

Any straight line on a graph can be represented by

Accepted Answer

A)  Y = a + bX 
B)  X = a + bX 
C)  Y = a + bY 
D)  straight lines are not possible in a graph 
A)  Y = a + bX 
B)  X = a + bX 
C)  Y = a + bY 
D)  straight lines are not possible in a graph

Question 7

Which of the following statements is usually true with respect to reading and interpreting a bivariate percentage table?

Accepted Answer

A)  percentages are listed across the top and along the sides are the subgroup comparisons 
B)  the researcher has the right to arrange a bivariate percentage table in any manner he or she chooses 
C)  percentages can only be used going down the side of the table 
D)  subgroup comparisons can only be used going across the top of the bivariate percentage table 
A)  percentages are listed across the top and along the sides are the subgroup comparisons 
B)  the researcher has the right to arrange a bivariate percentage table in any manner he or she chooses 
C)  percentages can only be used going down the side of the table 
D)  subgroup comparisons can only be used going across the top of the bivariate percentage table

Question 8

In #43 above, what is the median number of hours studied?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  5 
D)  10 
A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  5 
D)  10

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the levels of significance typically used in social science research reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  .05 
B)  .10 
C)  .01 
D)  .001 
A)  .05 
B)  .10 
C)  .01 
D)  .001

Question 10

When you have a population that does not allow for probability sampling,one way of stating your findings that is what?

Accepted Answer

A)  say that your findings are statistically significant 
B)  say that your findings are significant but not random 
C)  say that your findings represent a statistically discernible difference 
D)  say that your findings are as significant as if you have been able to use randomization 
A)  say that your findings are statistically significant 
B)  say that your findings are significant but not random 
C)  say that your findings represent a statistically discernible difference 
D)  say that your findings are as significant as if you have been able to use randomization

Question 11

The standard deviation is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  square root of the variance 
B)  square root of the range 
C)  the sum of the squared variance 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  square root of the variance 
B)  square root of the range 
C)  the sum of the squared variance 
D)  none of the above.

Question 12

The authors of your text caution when using reports of significance tests that the researcher should be aware of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  that these do not represent tests of substantive significance 
B)  that significance tests always show the relationship between the variables of interest 
C)  that there is no relationship between the size of the sample and the results of the significance tests 
D)  all of the above 
A)  that these do not represent tests of substantive significance 
B)  that significance tests always show the relationship between the variables of interest 
C)  that there is no relationship between the size of the sample and the results of the significance tests 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

The range is a measure of central tendency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The type of weapon used in a crime is what type of variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  interval 
B)  ratio 
C)  discrete 
D)  continuous 
A)  interval 
B)  ratio 
C)  discrete 
D)  continuous

Question 15

Tests of statistical significance should only be used when the relationships observed in data collected come from the whole population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Bivariate analyses typically have an explanatory purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Professor White asked his students to put the number of hours each studied for the final exam on a piece of paper and turn that paper in with the exam.The pieces of paper indicate that students studied 10,3,4,25,1,4,4,12,6,8 and 10 hours.What is the modal number of hours studied?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  4 
D)  1 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  4 
D)  1

Question 18

The formula "Y is a function of X" means:

Accepted Answer

A)  values of X can be explained through variations in Y 
B)  X and Y are independent of each other 
C)  values of Y can be explained in terms of variations in the values of X 
D)  Y and X are equal 
A)  values of X can be explained through variations in Y 
B)  X and Y are independent of each other 
C)  values of Y can be explained in terms of variations in the values of X 
D)  Y and X are equal

Question 19

In univariate analysis,missing data can be reported in several different ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  if the mean is much higher than the mode, it indicates that there are extreme cases 
B)  if the standard deviation is high, it indicates that there is little variability 
C)  if the mean is equal to the median and mode, the elements in the population are all the same number 
D)  the degree of variability can be determined by using the mean 
A)  if the mean is much higher than the mode, it indicates that there are extreme cases 
B)  if the standard deviation is high, it indicates that there is little variability 
C)  if the mean is equal to the median and mode, the elements in the population are all the same number 
D)  the degree of variability can be determined by using the mean

The total variation is calculated in much the same way as the:

In the logic of statistical significance the elements include:

The use of rates in the reporting of criminal justice data allow the researcher to:

When calculating the mean the researcher should use data measured at which level?

Which of the following would be an inappropriate manner to report findings on the variable gender?

Any straight line on a graph can be represented by

Which of the following statements is usually true with respect to reading and interpreting a bivariate percentage table?

In #43 above, what is the median number of hours studied?

Which of the following is not one of the levels of significance typically used in social science research reports?

When you have a population that does not allow for probability sampling,one way of stating your findings that is what?

The standard deviation is the:

The authors of your text caution when using reports of significance tests that the researcher should be aware of which of the following?

The range is a measure of central tendency.

The type of weapon used in a crime is what type of variable?

Tests of statistical significance should only be used when the relationships observed in data collected come from the whole population.

Bivariate analyses typically have an explanatory purpose.

Professor White asked his students to put the number of hours each studied for the final exam on a piece of paper and turn that paper in with the exam.The pieces of paper indicate that students studied 10,3,4,25,1,4,4,12,6,8 and 10 hours.What is the modal number of hours studied?

The formula "Y is a function of X" means:

In univariate analysis,missing data can be reported in several different ways.

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

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Theory and Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues In Research Design

Concepts Operationalization And-Measurement

Measuring-Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Survey Research and Other Ways of Asking Questions

Qualitative-Interviewing

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Exam 14: Interpreting-Data

The total variation is calculated in much the same way as the:

In the logic of statistical significance the elements include:

The use of rates in the reporting of criminal justice data allow the researcher to:

When calculating the mean the researcher should use data measured at which level?

Which of the following would be an inappropriate manner to report findings on the variable gender?

Any straight line on a graph can be represented by

Which of the following statements is usually true with respect to reading and interpreting a bivariate percentage table?

In #43 above, what is the median number of hours studied?

Which of the following is not one of the levels of significance typically used in social science research reports?

When you have a population that does not allow for probability sampling,one way of stating your findings that is what?

The standard deviation is the:

The authors of your text caution when using reports of significance tests that the researcher should be aware of which of the following?

The range is a measure of central tendency.

The type of weapon used in a crime is what type of variable?

Tests of statistical significance should only be used when the relationships observed in data collected come from the whole population.

Bivariate analyses typically have an explanatory purpose.

Professor White asked his students to put the number of hours each studied for the final exam on a piece of paper and turn that paper in with the exam.The pieces of paper indicate that students studied 10,3,4,25,1,4,4,12,6,8 and 10 hours.What is the modal number of hours studied?

The formula "Y is a function of X" means:

In univariate analysis,missing data can be reported in several different ways.

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

Crime Criminal-Justice And-Scientific-Inquiry

Theory and Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues In Research Design

Concepts Operationalization And-Measurement

Measuring-Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Survey Research and Other Ways of Asking Questions

Qualitative-Interviewing

Field-Research

Agency Records Content Analysis And Secondary Data

Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis

Filters